All about the history and heritage of Strathfield
Homebush West, originally known as Flemington, became part of Strathfield Council in 1892. This publication offers a historical overview of the suburb. Future editions will explore other areas of Homebush West, particularly those west of Marlborough Road. Comments are welcome.
The 1913 Sydney Mail edition highlighted The Boulevarde Strathfield’s tree-lined streets, likely amongst the first in the area. The local council received a significant grant in 1889 for tree planting, creating distinctive double-planted streets. By 1890, about 5,000 pounds were spent to plant eight kilometers of streets, contributing to Strathfield’s renowned tree-lined avenues.
